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Snow Princess Pageants Feb. 28
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The Snow Princess Pageants will be presented Feb. 28 in the Warren County High School auditorium. Director Susan Burks invites all young ladies between the ages of 5 and 18 to enter one of the categories.
The pageants are held annually to raise funds for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Nashville, with thousands of dollars being given to the charity over the years.
Categories offered are Little Miss, 5-7 years; Young Miss, 8-10 years; Preteen, 11-13 years; and Miss, 14-18 years. Contestants will compete for a queen and four runner-ups, Miss Photogenic and People’s Choice Award. Optional categories for prettiest eyes, hair, smile, best personality and best dress will also be offered.
The deadline to enter is Feb. 15, with applications mailed to Burks at 991 Kirby Road or entered electronically at susangburks@gmail.com.
Applications are available at Kathy’s Bridal, Cat’s Meow Bridal and Formal, Merle Norman and Southern Standard.
Reigning queens Miss Snow Princess Katie Tubb; Preteen Teagan Blair; Young Miss Lauren Mansfield and Little Miss Kiera Reynolds will be on hand to crown their successors. 

Christmas spirit on parade
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Rob Nunley photo The Morrison Elementary Cheerleaders won both the school sponsored division and the people's choice award at Saturday's McMinnville Christmas Parade.

The McMinnville Christmas Parade was held Saturday, featuring 107 entries and lasting approximately one hour. Winning in the business category were Ben Lomand Connect, first place; Prater's BBQ, second. 

Church/civic group/community organization/large non-profit winners were Warren County Sheriff's Office, first; The Vine Baptist Church, second; and Smartt Assembly of God, third. 

School sponsored winners were Morrison Cheerleaders, first place and people's choice award winners; Motlow State Community College, second; and F.C. Boyd Christian School, third.

Small club/non-profit winners were Girl Scout Troop 839, first; Ride N Drive Club, second; and McMinnville Saddle Club, third.

Horse rider club/mule or horse and hitch winners were Saddle Club, first; and Bruce Bush, second.

Antique car winners were Ride N Drive Club, first; Ryan J. Moore, second; and Frank Bond, third.

Most Unusual Vehicle winners were Ride N Drive Club, first; Donald Schott, second; and Tom Davis for Congress, third.

Winning the best band category was the Warren County High School Marching Band.